Yoruba

Attributed to Obembe Alaiye (active late 19th/early 20th century) or Agbonbiofe (died 1945) Yoruba Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Timeline

1600s

Tapper (Iroke Ifa)

1800s

Oil Lamp in the Form of a Woman's Body

1870s

Man's Robe

Headdress for Efe Gelede

Slippers (Bata Ileke)

1900s

Twin Figures (Ere Ibeji)

Jar

Headdress for Gelede (Igi)

1920s

Cap (Orikògbòfóor Ojewe)

Ceremonial Sword (Ape)

Barrister’s Crown (Orikogbofo)

1940s

Shrine Vessel

1970s

Woman's Àdìrẹ Wrapper

13 artworks

, 1601

, 1800

, 1875